From Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations.
QuoteDisplay MoreSpearing is defined as “the catching or taking of a fish by bowhunting,
gigging, spearfishing, or any device used to capture a fish by
piercing its body. Spearing does not include the catching or taking
of a fi sh by a hook with hook and line gear or by snagging (snatch
hooking)”. Spearfishing is defined as “the catching or taking of a
fi sh through the instrumentality of a hand or mechanically propelled,
single or multi-pronged spear or lance, barbed or barbless, operated
by a person swimming at or below the surface of the water.” The use
of powerheads, bangsticks, and rebreathers remains prohibited. The
following is a list of species which are prohibited for harvest by spearing.
Any other species not listed which are managed by the Commission,
and those not managed by the Commission are allowed to be
harvested by spearing.
• Billfish (all species)
• Spotted eagle ray
• Sturgeon
• Manta ray
• Sharks
• Bonefish
• Tarpon
• Goliath Grouper
• Snook
• Blue Crab
• Nassau grouper
• Spotted seatrout
• Red drum
• Weakfish
• Stone Crab
• Pompano
• African pompano
• Permit
• Tripletail
• Lobster
Manta Ray (No spearing).
Spotted Eagle Ray (No spearing). BTW Pantoja took this pic.
Other Florida rays which I suppose since they're not listed can be speared:
Southern Stingray.
Cownose Ray.
Clearnose Skate.
If someone has info to the contrary please post.